The outcomes of the 2026 National Awards for Local Government were announced on Monday 22 June 2026 with the winners receiving their awards at a presentation which took place at the 2026 Australian Council of Local Government event in Canberra. 

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People’s Recognition

Winner: Wollongong City Council | Illawarra Indigenous Business Expo

Environmental Impact Statement 2016

The Biodiversity Offset Delivery Plan (BODP) outlines measures for offsetting significant impacts on threatened and endangered ecosystems and species that were present on the Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport (WSI) site prior to the commencement of construction activities.

Learn about the various state and territory emergency services in the Triple Zero ecosystem.

Background

At the Infrastructure and Transport Senior Officials’ Committee (ITSOC) meeting on 17 October 2025, it was agreed to establish a dedicated National Automated Access System (NAAS) Steering Committee to strengthen governance arrangements of the NAAS.

Objectives

The Steering Committee will be accountable, to ITSOC and the Infrastructure and Transport Ministers’ Meeting (ITMM), for delivery of the national NAAS project to meet the outcomes and targets set by ITMM and ITSOC, including the following agreements:

Learn about the rules that help the Triple Zero ecosystem operate efficiently.